Plumpton College, based in East Sussex on a rural 900-acre campus, is a further education provider that specialises in land-based and agricultural courses. The college has learning and work-based centres and partnerships located across the region.
Background and history
The college was established in 1926 after the closing of the original East Sussex college in 1915. It went under the names East Sussex Agricultural Institute, then East Sussex School of Agriculture. However, it became best known as the Plumpton Agricultural College, and grew extensively until an diversification of its course provisions prompted a name change.
Location and accessibility
Located in East Sussex, not far from Lewes, the college can be accessed via a range of transport. Regular trains run to nearby Lewes where a connecting bus can be caught. There are college-provided bus services, as well as local council-ran buses which run regularly in and out of Plumpton. Car permits are granted for students wishing to travel to campus by their own means, but biking and walking promises a longer journey duration due to the college's rural location.
What's on offer?
Teaching was originally focused in the agricultural sector, but has since diversified, and the college now offers a range of land-based courses to study from. Most are vocational and/or work-based, often working in partnership with local schools and businesses. The 900-acre estate on which the campus is located offers plenty of practical learning opportunities, while there is also an outdoor excursion centre in Snowdonia, Wales. Additionally, out-centres can be found in Netherfield , Robertsbridge, Flimwell and Stanmer Park, Brighton.